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Joe Chrest

Bio: Joseph Chrest is an American academic and actor. He has had roles in numerous films and television shows including 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Oldboy, Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Perfect Date, and as Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things
Born: Sun, May 26 1963
Birthplace: St. Albans, West Virginia, USA
Joe Chrest is 61 years old
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Poster of Fly Me to the Moon
Fly Me to the Moon
Joe Chrest was
61 in Fly Me to the Moon
as 'Senator Vanning'.
Wed, Jul 10 2024
Poster of Lisa Frankenstein
Lisa Frankenstein
Joe Chrest was
60 in Lisa Frankenstein
as 'Dale Swallows'.
Wed, Feb 07 2024
Poster of Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
Joe Chrest was
60 in Killers of the Flower Moon
as 'Lawyer Freeling'.
Wed, Oct 18 2023
Poster of Ganymede
Ganymede
Joe Chrest was
60 in Ganymede
as 'Big Lee'.
Sat, Sep 23 2023
Poster of Quiz Lady
Quiz Lady
Joe Chrest was
60 in Quiz Lady
as 'Mr. Walters'.
Sat, Sep 09 2023
Poster of Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing
Joe Chrest was
59 in Where the Crawdads Sing
as 'Dr. Cone'.
Thu, Jul 14 2022
Poster of Turducken
Turducken
Joe Chrest was
57 in Turducken
as 'Bob Miller'.
Sun, Nov 15 2020
Poster of The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds
Joe Chrest was
56 in The Lovebirds
as 'Red Robe Man'.
Fri, May 22 2020
Poster of The Perfect Date
The Perfect Date
Joe Chrest was
55 in The Perfect Date
as 'Jerry Lieberman'.
Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of The Dirt
The Dirt
Joe Chrest was
55 in The Dirt
as 'David'.
Fri, Mar 22 2019
Poster of The Front Runner
The Front Runner
Joe Chrest was
55 in The Front Runner
as 'Ira Wyman'.
Tue, Nov 06 2018
Poster of Assassination Nation
Assassination Nation
Joe Chrest was
55 in Assassination Nation
as 'Lawrence'.
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of LBJ
LBJ
Joe Chrest was
54 in LBJ
as 'McGeorge Bundy'.
Fri, Nov 03 2017
Poster of Gifted
Gifted
Joe Chrest was
53 in Gifted
as 'Kevin Larsen'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Cold Moon
Cold Moon
Joe Chrest was
53 in Cold Moon
as 'Charlres Darrish'.
Thu, Oct 27 2016
Poster of Killing Reagan
Killing Reagan
Joe Chrest was
53 in Killing Reagan
as 'Jerry Parr'.
Sun, Oct 16 2016
Poster of Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon
Joe Chrest was
53 in Deepwater Horizon
as 'David Sims'.
Wed, Sep 28 2016
Poster of Like Son
Like Son
Joe Chrest was
53 in Like Son
as 'Jeff Rugger'.
Fri, Jul 15 2016
Poster of Free State of Jones
Free State of Jones
Joe Chrest was
53 in Free State of Jones
as 'Amos Deason'.
Fri, Jun 24 2016
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Joe Chrest was
52 in Showing Roots
as 'Fuzzy Canaday'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of I Saw the Light
I Saw the Light
Joe Chrest was
52 in I Saw the Light
as 'Oscar Davis'.
Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
Joe Chrest was
52 in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
as 'Mitchell'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Ant-Man
Ant-Man
Joe Chrest was
52 in Ant-Man
as 'Frank'.
Tue, Jul 14 2015
Poster of Focus
Focus
Joe Chrest was
51 in Focus
as 'Jeweler (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 25 2015
Poster of American Heist
American Heist
Joe Chrest was
51 in American Heist
as 'Captain Sullivan'.
Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of Black or White
Black or White
Joe Chrest was
51 in Black or White
as 'Dave'.
Sat, Sep 06 2014
Poster of 22 Jump Street
22 Jump Street
Joe Chrest was
51 in 22 Jump Street
as 'David Schmidt'.
Thu, Jun 05 2014
Poster of King of Herrings
King of Herrings
Joe Chrest was
50 in King of Herrings
as 'The Professor'.
Fri, Apr 04 2014
Poster of Barefoot
Barefoot
Joe Chrest was
50 in Barefoot
as 'Trooper'.
Sun, Feb 02 2014
Poster of Oldboy
Oldboy
Joe Chrest was
50 in Oldboy
as 'Johnny / Schizophrenic Man'.
Thu, Nov 14 2013
Poster of Homefront
Homefront
Joe Chrest was
50 in Homefront
as 'DEA Agent #1'.
Tue, Nov 12 2013
Poster of The Butler
The Butler
Joe Chrest was
50 in The Butler
as 'White Usher'.
Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of The Hot Flashes
The Hot Flashes
Joe Chrest was
50 in The Hot Flashes
as 'Millie's Dad'.
Fri, Jul 12 2013
Poster of Now You See Me
Now You See Me
Joe Chrest was
50 in Now You See Me
as 'Elkhorn Janitor Agent'.
Wed, May 29 2013
Poster of G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Joe Chrest was
49 in G.I. Joe: Retaliation
as 'Chief of Staff'.
Wed, Mar 27 2013
Poster of The Last Exorcism Part II
The Last Exorcism Part II
Joe Chrest was
49 in The Last Exorcism Part II
as 'Pastor'.
Thu, Feb 28 2013
Poster of Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps
Joe Chrest was
49 in Playing for Keeps
as 'Referee'.
Thu, Nov 29 2012
Poster of Butter
Butter
Joe Chrest was
49 in Butter
as 'Butter Fan'.
Fri, Oct 05 2012
Poster of The Baytown Outlaws
The Baytown Outlaws
Joe Chrest was
49 in The Baytown Outlaws
as 'ATF Agent'.
Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of The Campaign
The Campaign
Joe Chrest was
49 in The Campaign
as 'Rainbowland Audience Member'.
Thu, Aug 09 2012
Poster of Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly
Joe Chrest was
49 in Killing Them Softly
as 'Business Suit Agent'.
Mon, Jul 30 2012
Poster of On the Road
On the Road
Joe Chrest was
48 in On the Road
as 'Virginia Cop'.
Tue, May 22 2012
Poster of The Lucky One
The Lucky One
Joe Chrest was
48 in The Lucky One
as 'Deputy Moore'.
Thu, Apr 19 2012
Poster of Battleship
Battleship
Joe Chrest was
48 in Battleship
as 'JPL Controller'.
Wed, Apr 11 2012
Poster of Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Joe Chrest was
48 in Jeff, Who Lives at Home
as 'Paul'.
Fri, Mar 16 2012
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
Joe Chrest was
48 in 21 Jump Street
as 'David Schmidt'.
Wed, Mar 14 2012
Poster of Texas Killing Fields
Texas Killing Fields
Joe Chrest was
48 in Texas Killing Fields
as 'Salter'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of Seeking Justice
Seeking Justice
Joe Chrest was
48 in Seeking Justice
as 'Detective Rudeski'.
Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Love, Wedding, Marriage
Love, Wedding, Marriage
Joe Chrest was
48 in Love, Wedding, Marriage
Fri, Jun 03 2011
Poster of That's What I Am
That's What I Am
Joe Chrest was
47 in That's What I Am
as 'Mr. Clear'.
Fri, Apr 29 2011
Poster of Mask Maker
Mask Maker
Joe Chrest was
47 in Mask Maker
as 'Electrician'.
Tue, Apr 12 2011
Poster of Battle: Los Angeles
Battle: Los Angeles
Joe Chrest was
47 in Battle: Los Angeles
as '1st Sgt. John Roy'.
Tue, Mar 08 2011
Poster of Drive Angry
Drive Angry
Joe Chrest was
47 in Drive Angry
as 'Passenger'.
Thu, Feb 24 2011
Poster of Hound Dogs
Hound Dogs
Joe Chrest was
47 in Hound Dogs
as 'Trainer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Welcome to the Rileys
Welcome to the Rileys
Joe Chrest was
47 in Welcome to the Rileys
as 'Jerry'.
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Knucklehead
Knucklehead
Joe Chrest was
47 in Knucklehead
as 'Child Services Inspector'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of RED
RED
Joe Chrest was
47 in RED
as 'Retirement Home Detective'.
Wed, Oct 13 2010
Poster of Secretariat
Secretariat
Joe Chrest was
47 in Secretariat
as 'Sports Broadcaster'.
Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of I Love You Phillip Morris
I Love You Phillip Morris
Joe Chrest was
46 in I Love You Phillip Morris
as 'Steven's Dad'.
Thu, Feb 04 2010
Poster of House of Bones
House of Bones
Joe Chrest was
46 in House of Bones
as 'Benjamin'.
Sat, Jan 16 2010
Poster of Louis
Louis
Joe Chrest was
46 in Louis
as 'Tom Anderson'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Blind Side
The Blind Side
Joe Chrest was
46 in The Blind Side
as 'Clemson Coach'.
Fri, Nov 20 2009
Poster of The Informant!
The Informant!
Joe Chrest was
46 in The Informant!
as 'Visiting Client'.
Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Front of the Class
Front of the Class
Joe Chrest was
45 in Front of the Class
as 'Jim Ovbey'.
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
Joe Chrest was
45 in The Secret Life of Bees
as 'Mr. Forrest'.
Wed, Sep 17 2008
Poster of Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Joe Chrest was
45 in Miracle at St. Anna
as 'MP Doyle Ellis'.
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Who Do You Love
Who Do You Love
Joe Chrest was
45 in Who Do You Love
as 'Malcolm Chisholm'.
Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen
Joe Chrest was
44 in Ocean's Thirteen
as 'Fender Roads' Manager'.
Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key
Joe Chrest was
42 in The Skeleton Key
as 'Paramedic'.
Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Faith of My Fathers
Faith of My Fathers
Joe Chrest was
42 in Faith of My Fathers
as 'Craner'.
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of The Aviator
The Aviator
Joe Chrest was
41 in The Aviator
as 'HELL'S ANGELS Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
Joe Chrest was
41 in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
as 'Jake Elder'.
Sat, Dec 11 2004
Poster of Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
Joe Chrest was
39 in Runaway Jury
as 'Owens'.
Thu, Jan 16 2003
Poster of The Ring
The Ring
Joe Chrest was
39 in The Ring
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Oct 18 2002
Poster of Full Frontal
Full Frontal
Joe Chrest was
39 in Full Frontal
as 'Sex Shop Man #1'.
Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of Auggie Rose
Auggie Rose
Joe Chrest was
36 in Auggie Rose
as 'Rhineback (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 14 2000
Poster of Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
Joe Chrest was
36 in Erin Brockovich
as 'Tom Robinson'.
Fri, Mar 17 2000
Poster of Hefner: Unauthorized
Hefner: Unauthorized
Joe Chrest was
36 in Hefner: Unauthorized
as 'Ed Gunn'.
Wed, Dec 08 1999
Poster of Lush
Lush
Joe Chrest was
35 in Lush
as 'Greg'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Joe Chrest was
35 in Out of Sight
as 'Andy'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Dangerous Proposition
Dangerous Proposition
Joe Chrest was
34 in Dangerous Proposition
as 'Mark'.
Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Solitude Point
Solitude Point
Joe Chrest was
34 in Solitude Point
as 'Michael'.
Sat, Feb 14 1998
Poster of Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers
Joe Chrest was
34 in Clockwatchers
as 'Detective'.
Thu, Jun 12 1997
Poster of Schizopolis
Schizopolis
Joe Chrest was
33 in Schizopolis
as 'Man in Parking Lot'.
Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of The Lottery
The Lottery
Joe Chrest was
33 in The Lottery
as 'Deputy Jeff Simmons'.
Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of The Underneath
The Underneath
Joe Chrest was
31 in The Underneath
as 'Mr. Rodman'.
Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Joe Chrest was
31 in Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
as 'Carl Weiss'.
Sat, Mar 18 1995
Poster of Cries from the Heart
Cries from the Heart
Joe Chrest was
31 in Cries from the Heart
as 'Brandon Richards'.
Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of House of Secrets
House of Secrets
Joe Chrest was
30 in House of Secrets
as 'Batist'.
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
Joe Chrest was
30 in The Pelican Brief
as 'Song and Dance Man from Bar'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Joe Chrest was
30 in King of the Hill
as 'Ben'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of The Cran
The Cran
Joe Chrest will be
61+ in The Cran
as 'Isaac'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Friend of the Family
A Friend of the Family
Joe Chrest was
59+ in A Friend of the Family
as 'Bishop Matthew Paulsen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska
Joe Chrest was
56+ in Looking for Alaska
as 'Walter Halter'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 2019
Poster of The Purge
The Purge
Joe Chrest was
55+ in The Purge
as 'Ross Bailes'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2018
Poster of Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Joe Chrest was
53+ in Stranger Things
as 'Ted Wheeler'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 15 2016
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Joe Chrest was
50+ in True Detective
as 'Detective Demma'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of Surface
Surface
Joe Chrest was
42+ in Surface
as 'Rich's Friend'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Joe Chrest was
41+ in Medium
as 'Henry Yellen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Joe Chrest was
40+ in One Tree Hill
as 'Investor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Joe Chrest was
38+ in Star Trek: Enterprise
as 'Bar Patron'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Joe Chrest was
37+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Al Maguire'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Joe Chrest was
33+ in Millennium
as 'Raymond Dees'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Joe Chrest was
31+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Joe'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Joe Chrest was
31+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Joe Chrest was
30+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Dino'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Joe Chrest was
27+ in Law & Order
as 'Lieutenant Charles Bates'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Joe Chrest was
8+ in Columbo
as 'Mercer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971